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Idaho Central Washington University Boise State UW-Seattle Western Washington University Portland State University UWB Gonzaga OSU Seattle U UO EWU| Peninsula College | Washington State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peninsula College | Washington State | ||
| Location | Port Angeles, WA | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pencol.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peninsula College | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,927 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,407 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,512 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,491 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,172 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 83% |
Admission |
Peninsula College | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Peninsula College | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peninsula College | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,306 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $211 |
Diversity |
Peninsula College | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Peninsula College | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Peninsula College | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 1,583 students)
Peninsula College vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peninsula College or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 172.7% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 498.9% higher at Washington State than Peninsula College ($26,392.00 vs. $4,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than Washington State ($7,491 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 33.2% lower than costs at Peninsula College ($12,396 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than Peninsula College (83% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 49% larger than aid received Peninsula College ($10,689 vs. $7,172)
Which college is harder to get into, Peninsula College or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Peninsula College .
Peninsula College vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peninsula College or Washington State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Washington State and Peninsula College.
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $5,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($15,306 vs. $20,429)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($158 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peninsula College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/